Photo by Brian Kersey/MLS via Getty Images The Fire return to action on Saturday. It’s been a long time since we’ve had the Fire blew a 2-1 lead in Canada against Toronto FC and honestly, the break was nice. We got to concentrate on other pastimes and pursuits and forget how bad the crash was from the promising start to the season. As it stands, the (soon-to-be) Men in … [Read more...] about We’re Back: Chicago Fire vs D.C. United MLS Week 15 Preview
It’s Been a Week of Scandal for the Fire
Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports The Fire have found themselves in trouble this week To make a gross understatement, It’s been a bad week for the local Men’s professional soccer outfit. The Chicago Fire are in the midst of two crises that have popped up over the international break. Thursday, a Pro Publica story shed light on the Chicago Housing Authority renigging on their … [Read more...] about It’s Been a Week of Scandal for the Fire
Chris Brady to join U.S. U-20s for Olympic Qualifying
Brady in the U-20 National Team’s 2-2 draw with Argentina earlier this year. The Fire II starter was released for the tournament, but Brian Gutiérrez and Gaga Slonina were kept at home. Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady will headline the U.S. U-20 roster as they seek to return to the Olympics for the first time since 2008. The 18-year-old was named in the 20-man squad … [Read more...] about Chris Brady to join U.S. U-20s for Olympic Qualifying
Analyst’s Corner: The Fire Attack is Finally Where We Want It
Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports Welcome back to the Analyst’s Corner The Chicago Fire lost 3-2 to Toronto FC last weekend, and it sucked. A bad call led to some poor defense and the Fire blew another lead late. But the fact of the matter is the Fire played some really good soccer last weekend, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop any time soon. The Attack is … [Read more...] about Analyst’s Corner: The Fire Attack is Finally Where We Want It
MLS Roundup Week 14: Goals, Jerry, Goals
Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports A relatively tame MLS week A lot happened in the world of soccer in the past week. AS Roma won their first major European trophy (the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup does not count, I’m sorry), Real Madrid was crowned UCL champions for the 14th time, and the Chicago Fire Football Club lost against Toronto FC. So while the former might be … [Read more...] about MLS Roundup Week 14: Goals, Jerry, Goals